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Barbecue Catering in Somerton, Oxfordshire
BBQ catering in Somerton: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in Somerton
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
BBQ catering for your event in Somerton
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Tell us about the space in Somerton and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and fundraising days, with sausages, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Somerton makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Somerton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
FAQs for Somerton
Is Somerton too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Somerton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
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What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Where the barbecue can go in Somerton
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Somerton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Somerton
Food safety taken care of
In Somerton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St James, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Barbecues in Somerton: gardens, clubs and local tips
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Somerton and the surrounding area are covered for events. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area. Local streets include Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away